PhD student position is available at in Groningen, NL
A position for a PhD student is available at the University of Groningen to study the structure and function of proteins involved in sex pilin biosynthesis. The research will be conducted in the groups of Dr. Thunnissen (Laboratory of Biophysical Chemistry) and Dr. van der Does (Department of Molecular Microbiology).
Requirements:
We seek a highly motivated and skilled researcher with a masters degree in microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology or similar and a keen interest in protein structure and function. Knowledge and/or experience of some of the following areas will be advantageous: recombinant protein expression and purification, protein crystallization, structure determination and molecular modelling. The candidate should have excellent communication skills with good command of oral and written English.
Conditions of employment:
The University of Groningen offers an Ubbo-Emmius fellowship covering standard living expenses for a period of 4 years, which should lead to a PhD in Natural Sciences. Currently,
the fellowship is only available for non-Dutch nationals. The position is available from November 2007.
Information:
A more detailed description of this PhD position may be found at
http://www.rug.nl/gbb/jobopportunities/ ... ions/index.
Further information can be obtained from Dr. Chris van der Does (
c.van.der.does@rug.nl) or Dr Andy-Mark Thunnissen (
a.m.w.h.thunnissen@rug.nl)
Applications in the form of a full CV (including list of subjects taken plus your grades, publications, etc.) and the names, addresses and telephone/fax numbers of two academic referees should be sent by E-mail or fax to: Dr. Andy-Mark Thunnissen, Laboratory of Biophysical Chemistry, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG Groningen, the Netherlands, E-mail a.m.w.h.thunnissen@.rug.nl, fax +31.50.3634800
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Dr. A.M.W.H. Thunnissen
Laboratory of Biophysical Chemistry, University of Groningen
Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG Groningen, the Netherlands
Phone +31.50.3634380 Fax +31.50.3634800